3 day Selous safari from Zanzibar

This morning, you will take a flight from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, where you will be greeted by your safari guide. You are expected to arrive in Dar es Salaam around 08:00 AM, and your driver will then take you directly to the Selous Game Reserve, with an estimated arrival time around lunchtime. Once you arrive, you will settle down at your chosen lodge or camp and enjoy a hot lunch, allowing you some time to relax and rejuvenate.

In the afternoon, you will be taken to the jetty, where your boat safari adventure will commence. Prepare yourself for a magnificent experience on the Great Rufiji River. During the boat safari, you will have the opportunity to witness various wildlife such as crocodiles, hippos, black and white colobus monkeys, as well as a wide array of bird species including fish eagles, pied kingfishers, and giant kingfishers. This ecosystem attracts numerous animals that gather here to quench their thirst, and if you're lucky, you may even witness thrilling hunting scenes as crocodiles seize their prey. As the day draws to a close, you will have the chance to marvel at the breathtaking sunset views before returning to your lodge or camp for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay. Your accommodation options include Selous Tented Camp or Selous Mapumziko Lodge, both ideally located on the banks of the Rufiji River.

Start your day with an early morning breakfast at your camp or lodge. Afterward, you will proceed to the gates of the Selous Game Reserve for a full day of exhilarating game viewing within the expansive reserve, known as the largest game reserve in Africa.

Throughout the day, you will embark on wildlife game drives, eagerly searching for a wide variety of animals and birds. Expect to encounter graceful gazelles, majestic giraffes, agile impalas, mighty elephants, roaming wildebeests, striking kudus, and the iconic zebras. With a stroke of luck, you may even catch a glimpse of the rarest and most elusive of them all—the African wild dogs.

Named after the renowned European explorer Frederick Selous, this game reserve holds great historical significance. Over time, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing its immense ecological value. Spanning an area roughly equivalent to Switzerland, Selous Game Reserve offers untouched African wilderness, characterized by diverse landscapes. From expansive savannah woodlands to rolling grassland plains and ancient rocky outcrops shaped by the Rufiji River, the reserve presents a captivating tapestry of natural beauty. Within this habitat reside the iconic big cats, including leopards and prides of lions.

After an eventful day of wildlife exploration, you will return to your accommodation—either Selous Tented Camp or Selous Mapumziko Lodge—for a comfortable overnight stay. All meals are included, ensuring a delightful culinary experience throughout your stay.

After an early morning breakfast, embark on a walking safari within the Selous Game Reserve. Accompanied by an armed ranger and trained naturalist, experience the thrill of exploring the African wilderness on foot. Later, drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the late afternoon. You will be dropped off at the Dar es Salaam International Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar Island.